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CBS News
19-05-2025
- CBS News
Crafton police looking for man accused of trying to kidnap his ex-girlfriend
Crafton police looking for man accused of trying to kidnap his ex-girlfriend Crafton police looking for man accused of trying to kidnap his ex-girlfriend Crafton police looking for man accused of trying to kidnap his ex-girlfriend Crafton police are looking for a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman. "If you're watching, please turn yourself in. It would be a lot easier," said Crafton Police Chief Mark Sumpter. On Saturday, investigators say Christian Spruill forced a victim into his vehicle after a heated argument. "Christian Spruill, we've been dealing with for quite a while. This time he tried to abduct his ex-girlfriend," Sumpter said. While in the car, the victim told police she tried to turn the car off, put it in park, grab the wheel and get a hold of her cellphone. She alleges that her repeated calls to be let out were ignored by Spruill. When the vehicle went over a hillside and crashed into the backyard of a home on Chartiers Avenue, the victim used the moment as an opportunity to get away. While neighbors helped the victim, Spruill escaped. "If you see him, please let us know, we'd like to get him," Sumpter said. The Crafton police chief says this has been going on for several months. This is just the most recent incident. Right now, Spruill has three active warrants out for his arrest and a pending case, all involving the victim in this case. "Some stalking issues as well and some harassment," Sumpter said. The signs all point to domestic violence. Law enforcement says if you find yourself on the receiving end, get help. "You have anything like that — you feel like you're being harassed, stalked, the person won't quit calling you, get a hold of law enforcement and we can deal with it," Sumpter said. KDKA-TV has learned that Spruill used to live with his ex-girlfriend but he's experiencing homelessness. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Crafton Police looking for attempted kidnapping suspect
Crafton Police are looking for a man they say attempted to kidnap a woman. Officers say Christian Spruill, 35, originally from the North Carolina area, has been terrorizing a Crafton woman for the past month. He escalated last night, investigators say, when he tried to kidnap her. According to a criminal complaint, police responded to a crash at the intersection of Fountain Street and Sycamore Street at 10:27 p.m. on Saturday. A red Toyota 4 Runner had crashed through a fence, over a hillside and outside a house. Police said the victim was forced into that vehicle by Spruill but was able to escape after the crash. She waved down officers for help. K-9s, drones and officers searched a nearby wooded area for Spruill but could not find him. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds. He is 35 years old. Police say he is homeless, so they believe he is wandering around the Pittsburgh area. Anyone with information on Spruill's location is asked to call 911 or the Crafton Police Department at 412-921-2016. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
